From The Conversation · Charlie Hunt · · 1m 30s
Republican gerrymandering backfired in key states
Republican gerrymandering in Texas and Florida worked but backfired in North Carolina and Ohio.
In brief
Republican gerrymandering in Texas and Florida worked but backfired in North Carolina and Ohio. Republican gerrymandering in Texas and Florida gave them a House edge but backfired in North Carolina and Ohio due to 2026 Democratic wave. Originally reported by The Conversation.
Republican gerrymandering in 2026
Republicans enacted gerrymanders in Texas and Florida to flip seats in 2026.
Dummymanders in North Carolina and Ohio
Republicans targeted 12 of 15 seats in Ohio and 11 of 14 in North Carolina for Trump wins.
Democratic wave in 2026
Democrats won seats Trump won by double digits in 2024 across gerrymandered districts.
Texas and Florida gerrymanders
Democrats retained most seats targeted by Republican gerrymanders in Texas and Florida.
Tennessee's gerrymander
Tennessee's 9th District gerrymandered to Trump win by 21 points but only held by 2,500 votes.
California's gerrymander
California's Democratic gerrymander projected only 8% Republican House seats despite 30% statewide vote.
Missouri and Utah gerrymanders
Courts struck down gerrymanders in Missouri and Utah that would have created Trump wins by 20 points.
Indiana and South Carolina gerrymanders
New maps in Indiana and South Carolina might have netted Democrats six seats in South Carolina and eight in Indiana.
2026 election aftermath
Republicans likely to enter 120th Congress with same delegation size as 119th Congress.
Future gerrymandering risks
Republicans may attempt new maps to dilute majority-Black districts after Louisiana v. Callais decision.
Here's the gist
Republican gerrymandering in Texas and Florida gave them a House edge but backfired in North Carolina and Ohio due to 2026 Democratic wave.
